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Dia de los Muertos

Masked Storytelling Performance- Zarco Guerrero

2023-11-01 17:30:00 2023-11-01 18:30:00 America/Denver Dia de los Muertos Free Dia de los Muertos cultural performance with renowned artist, mask-maker and storyteller. Tolleson Public Library - Community Center

Wednesday, November 01
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-01 17:30:00 2023-11-01 18:30:00 America/Denver Dia de los Muertos Free Dia de los Muertos cultural performance with renowned artist, mask-maker and storyteller. Tolleson Public Library - Community Center

Tolleson Public Library

Community Center

Free Dia de los Muertos cultural performance with renowned artist, mask-maker and storyteller.

Zarco Guerrero
Dia de Los Muertos is a highly celebrated and significant holiday held throughout Mexico, Latin America and the Southwest. It is a day when homage is paid with prayers, offerings of food and the building of altars to those who have gone before us. Join Zarco and his unique masked characters as they celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with hilarious and moving story telling. Among the characters making appearances are: the poetry spouting “El Vato Poeta,” the flirtatious “La Comadre,” the clueless “Special Ed,” the wise “El Abuelito,” and other beloved roles that Zarco, a prolific playwright, has created to express the humor and sadness of our lives. This storytelling puts life into perspective in a delightful and engaging way, helping us to accept and even to laugh at our most primal fears about death.

This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities

Tolleson Public Library

Phone: 623-936-2746

Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed

About the branch

In the Civic Center, at 91th Ave. and Van Buren Street. Southeast Corner. 

Upcoming events

Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
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Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
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Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Join Arte de Ari in a multi-generational hands-on art workshop creating a jungle habitat with alebrijes, flowers, and other details! This collaborative art piece will be displayed in the library.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
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It's Christmas in July! Join ACT Theater for an original twist on The Nutcracker in this interactive theater performance.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
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Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
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The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be performing the classic "Jack and the Beanstalk" for kids 3-7. Space is limited. Please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 minutes prior.

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Kids 8 and older can choose from STEM, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
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Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
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Join us for a trip around the world! Every week we will be learning about different places with stories, songs, and play! Limited space, please check in at the Childrens Desk up to 30 mins ahead.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tolleson Public Library
Kids 8 and older can choose from Coding, Cooking, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Kids 8 and older can choose from STEM, LEGO, Game, and Art clubs. Space is limited. Sign-up for Kids Clubs at 1:00 PM in the Community Center where lunch is served. Kids must be present.

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Starbucks - 525 N 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Join us every Friday for crafts and prizes at Starbucks!

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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